Job Summary: The Associate Risk Management Specialist for Compliance and Awareness supports the university’s efforts to promote a proactive risk management culture through training, communication, and compliance initiatives. This position assists in coordinating departmental communications, website, and social media presence to maintain consistency across all outreach and training efforts. The Associate helps manage systems used to track training participation and compliance documentation and supports delivery of risk management training to faculty, staff, and other university stakeholders. The position also assists university compliance programs, including Youth Protection, by supporting registration, training, and related policy activities. Working collaboratively and maintaining proactive communication with other Risk Management Specialists, the Assistant Directors, and stakeholders, this role provides effective coordination, training, and outreach that strengthen the university’s risk culture and enhance the effectiveness of its risk management programs.
Job Responsibilities:
30%- Outreach and Awareness Coordination: Supports departmental outreach and engagement activities to promote awareness of risk management programs and initiatives. Assists with maintaining and updating the department’s website, social media presence, and educational materials. Helps develop digital content and resources that highlight programs, training opportunities, and key initiatives. Collaborates with stakeholders to align messaging, compliance activities, and outreach related to risk management efforts.
25%- Training and Development: Supports the development and delivery of training programs that promote risk awareness and compliance with university policies and procedures. Works with staff to design and maintain materials for orientations, workshops, and online learning. Assists in coordinating departmental training initiatives to ensure consistency in presentation and delivery. Identifies emerging training and awareness needs and helps create targeted initiatives.
25%- Risk Compliance Program Oversight: Supports risk compliance programs, including the Youth Protection Program and related policy requirements. Assists with registration, training, and review of youth and compliance-related programs operating on university property or through university departments. Ensures documentation and reporting are maintained in alignment with established standards.
15%- Policy and Compliance Support: Assists with reviewing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures related to risk management and compliance. Maintains systems used to track training participation and compliance documentation. Compiles reports and summaries to support departmental planning and leadership updates. Assists with audits and documentation reviews to ensure alignment with university standards and policies.
5%- Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional learning and development to strengthen knowledge of effective training, communication, youth protection, and risk compliance practices. Pursues opportunities that enhance technical expertise and support the university’s risk management goals..
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business or a related field. At least one (1) year of experience in risk management, compliance, training coordination, or communications.Master's Degree Substitutes for Two (2) Years of Experience. LSU is dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individuality. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has substantial experience in the key job responsibilities, we encourage them to apply. Per LSU Policy Statement 18, this position is deemed essential to campus operations and will be required to report to, or remain on campus during times of emergency or closure.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Communications, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business or a related field with two (2) or more years of experience in risk management, compliance, training, or communications. Experience with learning management systems, web content management, or social media outreach.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
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